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A sea otter at play<br />
A spectacular northern sunset<br />
Grizzly bear<br />
Thriving native culture<br />
walrus, whales and other sea creatures. Savoonga<br />
on St. Lawrence Island is hailed as the ‘Walrus<br />
Capital of the World’: the bits of the animals the<br />
natives can’t eat they carve. Continue north as far<br />
as the Arctic Circle with sightings of minke,<br />
humpback and bowhead whales a constant<br />
possibility. Upon arrival in Nome, explore this<br />
colourful little town before leaving on a flight to<br />
Anchorage at the end of your tour.<br />
SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY<br />
The first thing many guests notice when stepping<br />
on board the Spirit of Discovery is the light and<br />
airy Discovery Lounge with a wall of floor-toceiling<br />
windows on three sides. Nearby is the bar<br />
and a library with lovely detailed woodwork. The<br />
ship accommodates a maximum of 84 passengers<br />
and each stateroom has a large picture window,<br />
many of which open. The ship has ample outside<br />
deck space, especially in the bow which is a great<br />
spot to look out for wildlife.<br />
Wilderness Inside Passage<br />
This wilderness cruise takes you to many of<br />
Alaska’s most stunning natural highlights. Set sail<br />
from Juneau to Tracy Arm where sheer cliffs<br />
rise thousands of feet from the waterline to<br />
snow-capped peaks, their sides studded with<br />
stunning waterfalls. Subject to weather conditions,<br />
you can explore this wilderness by zodiac before<br />
the cruise continues to Frederick Sound. These<br />
waters teem with humpback whales, so keep<br />
your binoculars handy. Spirit of Discovery is small<br />
enough to negotiate beautiful Peril Strait to dock<br />
close to the heart of Sitka, your next stop, a jewel<br />
of the Inside Passage with a breathtaking setting<br />
and Russian history. In Icy Strait you may see<br />
humpback whales spouting, sounding and<br />
breaching. Passing the tiny Inian Islands you<br />
arrive at the World Heritage Site of Glacier Bay<br />
National Park, where receding glaciers are<br />
leaving in their wake scoured cliffs and deep<br />
fjords. The most impressive sights here are 4,572<br />
metre-high Mount Fairweather, massive glaciers of<br />
all varieties – hanging, tidewater, valley – and the<br />
birds and Stellar sealions of South Marble Island.<br />
Visits will be made to some remote Alaska<br />
villages to experience life in these isolated<br />
communities before returning to Juneau at the<br />
end of your voyage.<br />
Cruising amidst glaciers<br />
SNOW GOOSE<br />
The 20 metre steel motor vessel Snow Goose was<br />
built in Alaska in 1973 as a private yacht. She sleeps<br />
12 passengers in six private double bedded cabins<br />
sharing three lavatories and two showers. The main<br />
deck features a spacious, airy salon, a library of<br />
natural history books, the galley and a dining area.<br />
Large windows provide great viewing on all sides<br />
and easy access to the deck. The upper bridge deck<br />
provides a lovely vantage point for spotting wildlife<br />
and comfortable seating for passengers who wish<br />
to get involved with the navigation of the ship.<br />
Snow Goose will enable you to explore the natural<br />
history and native American heritage of southeast<br />
Alaska. Highlights include watching humpback<br />
whales, seeing native totem poles, sighting bears<br />
on beaches and travelling up spectacular mountain<br />
fjords to find icebergs and glaciers. Most of the<br />
voyages will be in the Tongass National Forest –<br />
the largest in North America. Daily shore<br />
excursions discover beautiful forest walks, tumbling<br />
waterfalls and walks in alpine meadows. With a<br />
naturalist on board, you will be able to observe the<br />
fascinating wildlife and explore the shoreline for<br />
larger mammals. The itinerary is intentionally flexible<br />
to meet individual interests, weather patterns, and<br />
of course, to take full advantage of wildlife sightings.<br />
Alaska<br />
Telephone: 01993 838 700<br />
Spirit of Discovery<br />
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